The Injury Prevention Division endeavors to reduce death and disability from intentional and unintentional injury through coordination and implementation of health promotion and education programs and special events.

Injury is the leading cause of death in Alabama for citizens ages 1-34 years of age. Injuries occur in highly predictable patterns with recognizable risk factors among identifiable populations. Injuries are a preventable health problem. They are not accidents. There are two types of injuries: unintentional and intentional.